MENDHAM TOWNSHIP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Mendham Township Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Mendham Township School District school district, located in BROOKSIDE, NJ with about 351 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 36 teachers, Mendham Township Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Mendham Township Elementary School, located in the quiet, historic community of Brookside, New Jersey, serves students from preschool through fourth grade. As part of the Mendham Township School District, the institution is highly regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, fostering a nurturing environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on maintaining small class sizes, which allows for personalized instruction and a strong sense of community among students, faculty, and staff.

Beyond the classroom, Mendham Township Elementary focuses on a well-rounded education that incorporates character development, the arts, and community involvement. The school benefits from a highly engaged parent-teacher organization and enjoys a picturesque, suburban setting that reflects the values of the surrounding township. By prioritizing a supportive atmosphere, the school successfully prepares its young learners for the transition to middle school while encouraging a lifelong love of discovery and civic responsibility.

For more information, contact Mendham Township Elementary School at (973) 543-7107 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

18 WEST MAIN STREET
BROOKSIDE, NJ 07926
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MENDHAM TOWNSHIP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BROOKSIDE, NJ with about 351 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
351
Teachers:
36.9
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 351 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MENDHAM TOWNSHIP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.

White
81.5%
Asian
6.3%
Hispanic/Latino
5.4%
Two or more races
4.0%
Black or African American
2.8%

Female
45.0%
Male
55.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.